KCWA Community Conversations

Our Community Conversations series began on August 25, 2023, at the request of Kula’s fire-affected residents who wanted a consistent space to share information, ask questions, and learn about recovery together in the wake of the wildfire disaster. What started as weekly Zoom gatherings soon became an essential meeting place for our growing alliance — a place where neighbors, scientists, and land managers could listen, collaborate, and build trust as the community began to recover.

Over time, these gatherings transitioned from weekly to bi-weekly, and now take place monthly on the first Thursday of each month, continuing to serve as a vital forum for learning and connection. Each session features a guest speaker or panel offering insights on topics that shape Kula’s future — from watershed restoration and fire recovery to water security, native reforestation, and community preparedness.

Past speakers have included representatives from the County of Maui, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Maui County Fire Department, Maui Emergency Management Agency, Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization, State of Hawaiʻi DLNR/Department of Forestry and Wildlife, Skyline Conservation Initiative, Maui Invasive Species Committee, Hawaiʻi Agricultural Research Center, National Weather Service, Pacific Fire Exchange, and more.

Recordings are made available to all who register, ensuring that the information shared continues to reach and benefit our wider community.

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